Terrible Home & Life Habits That Are Harming The Wildlife Around You

24.Uncontrolled Invasive Species

Introducing non-native plants or animals to an area can easily disrupt the ecosystem and natural balance in that area. There’s a reason they always say to never bring fruits and vegetables with you to certain places! It can seriously harm the wildlife around you. Some species are invasive, meaning they’ll kill off weaker species around them if introduced to the area. This negatively impacts the wildlife around them, who rely on these to survive. If you’re not supposed to grow certain plants in your backyard, there’s a reason! Listen to the law and don’t invite invasive species into your home.

According to Ocean Service, “Invasive species are capable of causing extinctions of native plants and animals, reducing biodiversity, competing with native organisms for limited resources, and altering habitats. This can result in huge economic impacts and fundamental disruptions of coastal and Great Lakes ecosystems.” Not only can invasive species harm the wildlife, but it can also harm the aquatic ecosystem (Ocean Service).